Industry News

Understanding the FEMA 50% Rule – Bradley

The law firm of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP has just published an article explaining the FEMA 50% rule, read

FTC: New Resources for Tenants & Housing Applicants

The FTC has new resources for tenants and housing applicants. Tenant Background Checks and Your Rights This article links to

AI and The Law: ABA Weighs In

AI and the Law. The American Bar Association (ABA) weighs in on the use of Artificial Intelligence in the industry.

Municipal Ordinance Restricting Ownership in 55+ Communities Ruled Invalid

A municipal ordinance limiting ownership in 55 and over communities was ruled invalid in New Jersey Realtors v. Township of

NY Now Recognizes Transfer on Death Deeds

New York State will now recognize Transfer on Death Deeds, while New Jersey is considering similar legislation. To learn more,

Major Changes Coming to NJ’s Regulations of Flood Issues

Major changes are coming to New Jersey's regulations of flood, stormwater, and other related issues. See the details on NJDEP

Sills Cummis Update on New Flooding Condition Disclosures

UPDATE: Comply With New Flooding Condition Disclosures & Landowner Notification Requirements Beginning March 20, 2024 – Or Risk Losing Your

New Florida Condominium Law Causes Unintended Consequences

The new Florida condominium legislation passed will affect the costs and expenses of condominium owners, as it focuses on the

NJ Updates Transfer Tax Forms – 2024

Announcement: New Jersey has updated certain transfer tax forms. Visit Useful Links to find the most recent files of the

New Information – Corporate Transparency Act

Read the latest information on the Corporate Transparency Act here.

Blockbuster Case on New Jersey Tax Sale Certificate Foreclosures

In 257-261 20th Avenue Realty, LLC v Alessandro Roberto et als, the New Jersey Appellate Division follows lead of U.S.

New Title Department Manager – Diana Valentin-Rivera

We are excited to announce Diana Valentin-Rivera as our new Title Department Manager! Diana has been with the company since

FinCEN Finalizes Rule – November 2023

Important information regarding the federal Corporate Transparency Act which takes effect January 1, 2024. See more information here.

FINCEN Expands Its GTO

The ongoing battle to limit the use of real estate in money laundering and other criminal activities continues to evolve

Owning Real Estate Through an Entity Just Got a Little Bit More Complicated

Read more here from JD Supra on how owning real estate has become more difficult with the U.S. Corporate Transparency

NTRAPS Are Bad Business

New Jersey takes action against a company allegedly tricking homeowners to placing liens on their homes. Non-Title Recorded Agreements for

Surprise Ruling from NYS Dept of Taxation and Finance

A surprise ruling from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (DTF) regarding revocable licenses. See the full

Coming Soon in the Community

As we continue to support the local community, we want to bring awareness to Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF) and STEAMpark

Important News on Tax Sale Foreclosures

Important news on tax sale foreclosures has come to light in the state of New Jersey. All real estate practitioners

MCF Summer Bash

It's right around the corner! Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF) is having their Summer Bash July 13th at The Seafarer in

Upcoming MCF Summer and Fall Events

Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF) is having two huge events coming up, both hosted in Monmouth County and registration has already

STEAMpark in the news!

STEAMpark just sent out their newsletter for April, and they have many exciting events and news to share. From the

Celebrating Commander’s Retirement

Matthew Cohen, CEO of Two Rivers Title and newly appointed President of the Board of Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF), was

New NJ Bill to Require Flood Disclosure Notice on All Leases and Sales of Residential & Commercial Property

A new bill has been recently passed and is currently sitting on NJ Governor Murphy's desk for enactment, as reported

Matthew Cohen to Speak at the 2023 NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention

Matthew A. Cohen, Esq., CEO of Two Rivers Title, will be speaking at the 2023 NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention.

New Smyrna Beach Board of Realtors Annual Golf Tournament

Two Rivers Title was supporting New Smyrna Beach today, April 14, at an excellent golf tournament, hosted by the New

2023 Real Estate Conference: Sign Up Today!

2023 Real Estate Conference Coming Soon

The New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE) 2023 Real Estate Conference is coming soon, less than a month

Permanent Remote Online Notarization for NY

As of February 1, 2023, remote online notarization (RON) is permanent in the state of New York (NY). New York

What Happens After Closing?

It's official, the closing is over, the keys are in your hands, and you are a homeowner! Now, what happens